1995 Ram 2500 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
354 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1995 Ram 2500, alongside 1 recall campaign and 6 defect investigations. It scores 13/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Brakes & stability leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 1995 Ram 2500 has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 1995 sits among all 2500 years
What owners report
“Abs, brake failure, continue front disc pads, at a speed of 25 sheared the brakes off right wheel. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 2500
“The automatic transmission hangs in gear, causing the vehicle to have constant acceleration even when brakes are applied. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 2500
“Ignition switch failure caused overheating which caused burning and melting of wiring relay harness.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 2500
“While driving at any speed and let off the accelerator vehicle will begin to shutter and shake. Tt”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 2500
“Vehicle causing right front tire to wear excessively. Tire replace three times and alignments performed seven times while under warranty. Tires are not defective.”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 2500
“The left spring bracket broke off the truck frame while driving prior to recall notice 99v-214 causing the steering to become difficult. Nlm”— owner report to NHTSA, 1995 2500
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 56 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 121,336 miles. Half of those reports fall between 82,000 and 186,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (1)
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Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 01V037000.
Led to recall campaign 99V214000.
Led to recall campaign 99V024000.
Technical service bulletins
6 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on suspension and engine — are on file for the 1995 Ram 2500. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1995 Ram 2500 reliable?
The 1995 Ram 2500 drew 354 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 13/100, scored against the model's worst year (2018).
What are the most common 1995 Ram 2500 problems?
The top reported problems for the 1995 Ram 2500 are brakes & stability (77 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (49), and electrical (41).
At what mileage do 1995 Ram 2500 problems show up?
Owners most often report 1995 Ram 2500 problems around 121,336 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 82,000 and 186,000 miles.
Does the 1995 Ram 2500 have recalls?
1 recall campaign applies to the 1995 Ram 2500. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.